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Frontiers in Developmental Psychology

Frontiers Media S.A. · Switzerland

eISSN2813-7779
SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
66
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ Scopus Q354
✓ Corroboration (2 more)+12
Total66
Level data: Norwegian Register (HK-dir), NLOD 2.0. · Third-party records · how this is calculated · Report an error →
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Scorei
0.499
H-Indexi
6
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

Aims & Scope

Frontiers in Developmental Psychology is a specialty section of the journal Frontiers in Psychology. It publishes rigorously peer-reviewed research on all aspects of developmental psychology, including child development, adolescent development, adult development, and aging. The journal covers topics such as cognitive development, social and emotional development, language development, and the biological and environmental influences on development.

General Information

Country / RegionSwitzerland
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published—
StatusActive
Total Publications—
Publisher OrgFrontiers Media
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Submission Info

APC CostCHF 1,950
Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
CLOCKSSPortico

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Frontiers Media S.A.
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2813-7779
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
CHF 1,950
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
✅
Long-term digital preservation?
CLOCKSS, Portico
✅
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
✅
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Developmental and Educational PsychologyQ3
Experimental and Cognitive PsychologyQ3
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ3
Psychology (miscellaneous)Q3

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Child and Animal Learning DevelopmentEarly Childhood Education and DevelopmentChild Development and Digital TechnologyChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentImpact of Technology on AdolescentsReading and Literacy DevelopmentBullying, Victimization, and AggressionInfant Development and Preterm CareEducational and Psychological AssessmentsAutism Spectrum Disorder Research

Frequently asked questions about Frontiers in Developmental Psychology

Is Frontiers in Developmental Psychology a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Frontiers in Developmental Psychology: it is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 66/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Developmental Psychology?

Frontiers in Developmental Psychology is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.499.

Is Frontiers in Developmental Psychology indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Frontiers in Developmental Psychology is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Frontiers in Developmental Psychology?

Frontiers in Developmental Psychology is a specialty section of the journal Frontiers in Psychology. It publishes rigorously peer-reviewed research on all aspects of developmental psychology, including child development, adolescent development, adult development, and aging. The journal covers topics such as cognitive development, social and emotional development, language development, and the biological and environmental influences on development.

How much does it cost to publish in Frontiers in Developmental Psychology?

Frontiers in Developmental Psychology charges an article processing charge (APC) of about CHF 1,950 for open-access publication.

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